“Butterflies can’t see their wings. They can’t see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well.” —Anonymous
Category Archives: Thought for Today
Pray for Peace
Every year on New Years Eve I invite you join me in praying for world peace. We pray to change ourselves so that we may become instruments for peace. We visualize a peaceful world which works for all. We see peace. We become peace and the world is changed.
You are the light of the world
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may seeContinue reading “You are the light of the world”
To Follow Jesus…
“Those who aren’t following Jesus aren’t his followers. Its that simple. Followers follow, and those who don’t follow aren’t followers. To follow Jesus means to follow Jesus into a society where justice rules, where love shapes everything. To follow Jesus means to take up his dream and work for it..” — Scot McKnight For moreContinue reading “To Follow Jesus…”
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Do Not Worry
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away inContinue reading “Do Not Worry”
The Christian Life
“The Christian life is a life that consists of following Jesus.” Continue reading “The Christian Life”
A Den of Thieves?
Today we are looking at the account of Jesus driving the money changers out of the Temple. I chose the version of this story from John 2:13-17, New International Version, accessed from Bible Gateway.com. 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts heContinue reading “A Den of Thieves?”
Going the Extra Mile
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyoneContinue reading “Going the Extra Mile”
A life of humble simplicity
“The life of Christ was a life of humble simplicity, yet how infinitely exalted was his mission. Christ is our example in all things.” — Ellen G. White Dig a Little Deeper: How can you follow Christ in a life of humility and simplicity? Think of specific things you can do.
